Actuarial intern Pensions and Reward Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Really enjoyable and provides a fantastic insight into the firm.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone is really supportive.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • 5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There were times when I had no work and had to actively seek something to do. However the department I was in was going through a change around and this effected the work I was able to do.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given real work, not just photocopying.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • 4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Lots of chances to socialise.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They put a lot of resources into training their staff.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a job at the end of my placement. Many of the interns I worked with asked to take a gap year before starting their jobs and this was fine with PwC too.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Central london is always expensive but you're well paid.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2010

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